Dr. Kuhu Tanvir

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kuhu Tanvir's research focuses on the non-theatrical circulation of popular Hindi cinema, exploring the ideas of media afterlives and transmediation. Her work examines the intersections of popular cinema, television, and digital technologies such as computers and cellphones, particularly in relation to issues of piracy and viewing practices in the digital age. Tanvir's research aims to expand understanding of the media landscape in the Global South and its media infrastructure, which is often drastically different from those in developed countries. She is currently working on a book titled 'Cinema Fragments' and is a founding editor of the film media studies journal 'Wide Screen,' established in 2008. In her role, she has served as editor-in-chief and has commissioned numerous special issues on topics such as videogame adaptations and the documentary film art practice. Her work has been published in journals like BioScope, NECSUS, and South Asian Popular Culture.

Research Interests

Courses

Bollywood Indian Cinema Introduction to New Media Cellphones Popular Culture

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology